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2006 Sequoia Grove Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa, California)

by Shawn Reynolds (B-21) under B-21 Staff Picks, Shawn Reynolds

“I first tasted Sequoia Grove’s 2004 Reserve Cabernet at Mark Stitt’s going away party; a staff favorite that night, it was quick to disappear. Recently I ventured into the winery’s entry level 2006 Cabernet and discovered a subtle yet complex, incredibly smooth and finely-tuned wine. Near-perfect tannins carry intense plum and blackberry, cracked peppercorns and a dash of cinnamon, drifting off into a soft, elegant finish. This well-built Cab slowly unwound over an hour or so, respiring gracefully without becoming at all jammy or syrupy. Sequoia Grove crushes berries from its Rutherford Bench estate vineyards as well as those of highly-regarded Napa growers from St. Helena to Atlas Peak Hills. This union of hand-selected grapes from the reaches of Napa Valley lavishes us with one of the best $30 California Cabs on the market.”

92+ Points, Shawn Reynolds
Staff Selection, April 2010

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